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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
Grecnbrier wv. Va.) News.

The following items are from the Green.
brier Independent of the 18th instant -
'tManY of our readers will be panied to
hear of the recent death of Mrs. Margaret
A. Stuart, wife of Mr.. John Stuart, at bel
home in Kansas. She was in the 72nd year
of her age and few ladies' have left this
cher Bative) county who were mere beloved
than she was. On the 5th of January last
she and her husband celebrated theil
"Golden Wedding"
/ "Last Thursday morning Mr.. A. J. Hud
son, of this place, met with a painful acct
dent. He was 10 the act of scaling plank
fence, when the plank upon which his foot
was resting gave way and let his body fall,
the top edge of the fence catching him un-
der the short ribs. None of the ribs were
broken, but one was strained out of place
and Tapped over the one above it. Mr.
Hudson was ''laid up" for several days"
Sabina B ,ggs, white woman, was ex-
amined before Justice E. D. Withrow Tues
day upon charge of felony kidnapping a
child } and was recognized in the sum OF
$500 to appear and answer an Indictment
on that count"
In reference to the kidnapping of child
referred to in the above paragraph, a
Frankfort correspondent of the Indepen-
dent of the same date, gives the circum-
stances as follows -
'On last Thursday night little daughter
of Mr. Heary Boggs, who lives about two
miles southeast of here, was abducted from
her home by Miss Sibby Boggs, who had
been visiting the family for number of
weeks. When morning came the parents
became alarmed at the child's disappear
ance and began an immediate search. Many
of the young men of frankfort volunteered
their servic 5, and, saddling their horses,
started ia every direction hoping to find a
clue to the missing child. The search was
continued until Saturday afternoon, when
the child was found at the house Of Mr..
Richard Hinkle on Miller's mountain
She had been recognized there and taken
in charge, but the woman was allowed to
wend her way on to Muddy Creek. The
first nights iravel (Thursday) the woman
ard child male about ton miles through
the mud and darkness. Miss Boggs, upon
a warrant, was uested and lodged in jail
charged with mapping kid" but we
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
Legislature.

The following are among the bills intro
duced and referred in the Senate
By Mr.. Koiner: Making it the duty of
persons doing business for which a license
is required to post the license at the front
door of the place of business, or, in case
there is no place of business, to exhibit his
license, &C.. and in relation to those dealing
with unlicensed persons, &c. and contracts
with unlicensed persons, &c.
By Mr.. Koiner: To impose penalty on
officers of the State for receiving Except
for identifcatien) coupons for taxes, debts,
dues, and demands due the Commonwealth.
Among the bills introduced in the House
of Delegates were the following
By Mr.. Echols: A bill to punish false
pretense in obtaining registration Of cattle,
Sc, and to punish giving false pedigrees,
&c.
By Mr. Lightnsr: Amending the law in
regard to the pay and mileage of judges.
By Mr.. Lightner: To amend the law in
regard to the assessment and collection of
taxes in the hands of notaries public and
clerks of courts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
The Present Phase at the Capitol.
TFor the sPKcrAToR1

There is very general disposition to do
all that can be done to discourage the use
Of coupons in payment OF taxes and a strong
feeling to put limit to the time within
which the creditors may fund under the
Riddlebergsr plan. 1t is held by some that
der of the 'Riddleberger Bill" must also
be taken as payment Of the debt, to the
creditor. There are no manifestations to
offer more, but strong feeling to withdraw
what has been offered within reasonable
limitation. The creditor may again be toe
late in accepting an opportunity Of settling.
More anon.
RICHnoND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
Standard Time,
18th Meridian,
Express. Express
No. 4. No. 2.

No. makes close connection at Waynesboro'
Junction with c. & o. Railway East and West
bound trains
No. has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
Chattanooga to New York without change) via
Roanoke. Hagerstown, and Harrisburg.
No. makes through nnection via Shenan-
doah Junction and B. & U. r. R. for Washing
ton and Baltimore, and at Hagerstown with
W. NJ. Railroad for Baltimore. and G. ". Rail-
road for Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New
York.
o. HOWARD ROVER
Gen. Pass, and Ticket Agent.
DAVID W. FLICKWIR, Roanoke va.
Superintendent. Roanoke, Va
@. Nj. FUTTERER,
Pass. Agent, HagerstoWn. Md
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
To the Voters Of augusta County:-
| have the honor to announce myself can
didate for the office OF CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT of Augusta county.
feb23- tide e. A. FULCHER.
To the Voters Of augusta County,
l respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK OF Augusta county.
febl6-tde V II We JOSEPH N. RYAN.
1 respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the office OF CIRCUIT CoURT CLERK, and II
faithfully and to the best OF my ability. Hav-
ing had twenty years experience in the active
duties OF the e, unity Court Clerk IS office fat
ter myself that can discharge those TO which
aspire with satisfaction to the public.
JOSEPH Il. WOODWARD.
febl6-tde V g. Vc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
"HY own" ROASTED COVREES A SPECIALITY.
|CHAS. @. WHEAT,
DEALER IN
STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES,

No. II E. Main ST., Staunton, Va.
Pure Cut Loaf, Gran. and Brown sugars,
Porto Rico. Cuba, and N. o. Molasses,
Syrups, all grades,
Coffee-Rio, Laguayra, and Java,
Bacon Lard Hams, solid A Brands,
Spices, all kinds,
Fish-Mackerel and Herring,
Broiled Fresh Mackerel,
Fresh troiled Trout,
Fresh Ocean Trout,
Plum Puddings.
Canned Goods in endless variety.
Fruit Preserves-Peach Raspberry. Black
berry, Ounce, Cherries, &C., in 2, 8. and 20
pound cans,
Bss cts a variety,
Sage. Tapioca, Split Peas, Barley.
The above enumeration will give you some
idea OF what have for sale. Ask for what you
don't see. have it. Remember, have as Sc
lect stock OF Fancy Groceries as can be found
mar23 3m CHAS. c. WHEAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

The Staunton Spectator says the ground
hog keeps bringing SHOWS. Bro. Mauzy,
you don't mean to say the grounding has
anything to do with the weather, do your
PocahontGs (W. Va.) Times.
Nay, Verify. We acqut the grounding
of having anything to do with the wealth
er." He may commit other offenses, but
we have never egon suspected him of in
terfsring with the weather, and have
made no such accusation against him.
He delights in fine, pleasant weather, and
would have 1t so, if he could control it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
SHERIFF.

To the Voters Of augusta =
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of SHERIFF. Of Augusta county.
marie tide VIM. MCCUE.
To the Voters of augusta County
l respectfully announce myself as o candi-
date for the office Of SHERIFF of the county for
the next term.
Having served the people of Augusta for ten
years as Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Sheriff, and
Sheriff. pro mise for the future, as have tried
in the past, to faithfully discharge my duties,
if it shall be your pleasure to continue me in
office. T. r. N. SPECK.
febI6-tde*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
CoMMoNWEAITH,s ATTORNEY.

To the Voters of augusta County =
hereby announce myself candidate for
| reelection to the office OF CoMMoNwEALTH g
ATTORNEY. / return my thanks for all past
favOrs, and, If reelected, will discharge the
duties of the office to the best of my ability.
febl6-tde V & We MEADE F. WHITE.
To the People Of Augusta
l am candidate for CoMMONwEALTH'S At
ToRNEY. and, if elected, will faithfully perform
the duties connected with the office.
Respectfully,
mar9-tde JIHN N. OPIE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

STANDING COMMITTEES IN THE SENATE.
Maj. A. Koiner, the Senator from this
county, is chairman of the Standing Com.
mittes On Finance and Banks, and is q
member of the following other standing
oommittees:-
On Public Institutions and Education,
and on Agricultural, Mining and Manufao-
turing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

The Richmond Hotel and adjoining prop
erty, in Buffalo, N. Y, were burned early
Friday morning. A number of guests lost
their lives and others were badly burned or
otherwise injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

VIM. L. ROYAL FINED.-On Monday,
VIM. L. Royal was tried in the Hastings
Court of Richmond on the charge of intimi-
dating the grand jury, and the jury return
ed verdict of guilty and fixed his fine at
$3.50.
Mr.. Royal says he will not pay the fine,
but will apply to Judge Bond for writ of
habeas corpus, and will take the case to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
He refused to pay his fine and spent the
night in Jail. Judge Bond arrived there
Monday night and probably heard the case
yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

Delegates Echols of Augusta and Porter
of Portsmouth introduced five bills each in
the House, within an hour after roll call,
on the first day. This looks as though
they were aiming to make time record
Lynchbarg Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

We are more than ever persuaded that
as weather indicator the American ground
hog is liar and villian.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Press does the grounding great in
justice. He is neither ga liar nor vii
Wan" for he makes no pretension to be a
Observation-Disclosures
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

LADY SHoT.-The 16-year-old daughter
of Boyd Walton, living near Free Union,
Albemare county, was shot by young
man named Patterson. 1t is claimed that
the shooting was accidental. The ball
lodged in the brain, producing partial pa
ralvsis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

LOCAL OPTION IN RoCKINGHAM.-On the
25th of April, local option election will be
he'd in three Of the districts in Rockingham
couaiy-the Central. Ashby, and Lipvill /.
distress
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

The Spirit Of the Fa'iey publishes all
communications in favor of candidates as
advertisements and requires them to be
paid for in advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

Moved, and carried, that the Ground Hog
be turned into sausage-meat at once.-Nor-
folk Landmark.
Ground hog is generally ''turned into
sausage-meat."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

w. 3. Brown, republican, was last
week elected to the State Senate from
Franklin county. The county gave Lee a
majority of 1000 in 1885. Browns ma.
jority was 25.-Highland Recorder.
The Republican papers throughout the
State publish paragraphs similar to the
above, making the impression that Brown
is a Republican, and that there was a
straight contest between the Democratic
and Republican parties, and that the Re-
publicans elected Republican candidate
in strong Democratic county, and that
many Democrats must have become Repub-
licans, when the truth is, that Brown is not
Republican, but ran as an independent
Democrat against the Democratic nominee,
and he received the Republican votes, and
as there were three other candidates voted
for, and the Democratic vote thus divided,
he was elected by majority of 90. The
vote was as follows
William B. Brown, 791; William D.
Stone, 769; DR.. G. G. Greer, 249; Captain
G. W. B. Hale, 1872; Jesse Prunty, 20; total
vote, 1880; Browns majority over Stone,
%.
This is an illustration of the folly of di-
vidng our party in any election, and the
necessity Of strict party organization in
every county and district, and shows what
would have been the fate of the Democrat
ic candidates in this county, if the Demo-
cratic County Committee had been guilty
of the suicidal policy of declining, as some
very strangely recommended, to adopt a
policy of party organization, which would
have been practically to act as the allies
of the Republican party. 1t shows too the
danger of having independent Democratic
candidates who are always, practically, the
allies of the Republican party. Save us
from independent (?) Democrats that are
dependent upon Republican votes for cleo
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

William, King of Prussia and Emperor OF
Germany was ninety years OF age yester.
day, March 22nd The event was celebrat-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

At meeting of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Botetourt county, it was
resolved to nominate candidates By pri-
mary election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
nnar23.td

NIRGINIA-IN vAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
county, March 10th, 1887
Robert W. Moffett, Executor of William
Guthrie. Plaintiff.
John G. Guthrie, ]. Blair Guthrie, ]. New
ton O.aig, ST., John Warwick and Carrie e.
Warwick, his wife, Robert I. Crawford and
Margaret Crawford, his wife, Margaret L. Fish
burne, Samuel Wallace and Ann Wallace, his
wife, j. Sidney Noffett r. W. HofYett M. M.
Aoffett, A. 9. Mofett. j. T. Black and N. y.
Black, his wife, Edgar L. Guthrie, and -
Guthrie, Guthrie, infant children of Hem
ry Guthrie, decd, whose names are unknown.
and The Trustees of the General Assembly OF
the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
Defendants,
In Ctancery.
The object Of this suit Is to have the will OF
William Guthrie construed, and settlement
and distribution of his estate.
1t appearing by affidavit filed, that the said
]. Blair Guthrie. ]. Newton Craig ST., John
Warwick and Carrie E. Warwick. his wife,
Robert 1. Crawford and Margaret Crawford,
his wife, Samuel Wallace and Ann Wallace,
his wife. ]. Sidney Moffett A. 8. Mofett, Ed
gar l.. Guthrie, and - Guthrie, and -
Guthrie, infant children of Henry Guthrie,
decd, whose names are unknown, and The
Trustees of the General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church in the United States are nom
residents OF this State, 1t is ordered that they
do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice, and do what IL neo.
essary to protect their interest.
Teste,-
]. N. RYAN. Clerk.
ID. d r. p. q. mar2S At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

Will some one explain why it is that the
roar of an earthquake is heard before the
shock is felt. Do not the earthquake
waves travel faster than the waves of sound
in the air; and, if they do, how is it that
the sound is heard before the earthquake
wave is felt?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

To the Voters of the County of augusta =
1 hereby announce myself candidate for
ra-elec' ion to the office of CLERK OF THE CoUN-
TY COURT return my thanks for all past IA
vors ar d II reelected will discharge the duties
of the office to the best of my ability.
febl6-tde* V&V C WILLIAM A.:BURNETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

Jersey CALF FOR SALE-I have a
u beautiful male calf, by Miller's king II, !"
out of my Jersey COW, daisy" which will
exchange for fresh COW or sell at q moderate
price. THOMAS d. RANSOM.
mar2S II
TNSILAGE SEED CORN.-For either
d feeding green during the late Summer
or Fall. for Winter forage, or for ensilage,
Sweet Enslage Corn Is superior to all others.
From 20 to 40 tons per acre, or 40 to 80 tens
are obtained by liberal use of Fertilizers and
high cultivation. For sale by
M. ERSKINE MILLER,
mar23-4t Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
COUNTY TREASURES

COUNTY TREASURER.
To the Foters of augusta County =
l hereby announce myself a candidate fol
re election TO the office of COUNTY TREASURER
Thankful for favors of confidence in the past
promise If reelected to perform the duties o.
the Office to the best of my ability.
febl6- tde* V &Vc j. N. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

understand she was given re-hearing TO-
day Tuesday and released upon her ewn
recognizance to appear and answer indict-
ment for felony"
A correspondent in the Meadow Bluff
district records the accidental death Of Rev.
G. W. Legg as follows =
"This district was shocked on Friday,
the 18th instant, by the sad death of Rev.
g. W. Legg. 1t seems from what l can
learn that Mr.. Legg had been working hard
during the day on new house which he
was building. He came in from his work
late in the evening and told his wife that
he was very hungry and tired and wished
something to eat, and that while she was
getting him his-supper he would cut out
pair of shoes he had promised to make the
next day. He cut out,the shoes, and then
said he must'wipe out his gun, as it would
get rusty. He took it down and sitting
down on the bench where he had been
working at the shoes, put the toe of his
boot on the lock and pushed it back and at
the same time attempted to blow in the
gun, not knowing that the gun was loaded
His foot slipped off the lock, the gun was
discharged, and he was killed instantly
He had been preaching at Meadow Bluff
Chapel once month for nearly year
Last Sunday was his appointment, but in
stead of preaching to his congregation at
the Chapel part of them followed him to
his grave. Mr.. Legg came to this county
from Fayette county about three years ago.
He was aged about 81 years, and leaves a
wife and eight small children, who are to
be pitied as they have nothing in the world
to live on. Twenty-Five dollars was given
the widow at the grave on Sunday by the
citizens. Whilst ne shall nevermore meet
the congregation of Meadow Bluff Chapel
yet we believe he has gone whore the inheri-
tanee never becomes weary and where
hunger is unknown
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

PROHIBITION IN HILLsBoRo' OHIo.-Or
the 18th instant, the vote on the question
of closing the saloons was carried by vote
OF SIT to 1888. The result was surprise te
both parties. A press despatch from Hills
boro' under date Of the 10Th, says
''Last night the temperance people held
q reusing jollifeatien. Cannens doomed
until late hour, and all the church and
schoOl-bells were rung. Praise meetings
were held at the various churches, all Of
which were largely attended by the best
elements of the city's population. Nsvs,
before in her history has the county seat OF
old Highland witnessed such an OCCASION
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN ROCKING.
HAM.-Tte Republican County Committee
of Rockingham have issued a call for a
county convention to be held in Harrison
burg on Saturday, April 9th, for the pur.
pose Of nominating candidates for the May
election. The district officers will be nom-
mated by district meetings on April Ord,
The Harrisenburg correspondent of the
Dispatch says
"Thers is much feeling between the as.
pirants, and, after much worry, it seems it
has been concluded that convention is the
only way out of the trouble
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
~ s. r. Tyler, Receiver.
Time Table in effect MARCH 10, 1887.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

SALARIES OF JUDGEs.-In opposing the
Senate bill to increase the salaries of the
Judges, Mr.. Koiner took the ground that
the State was too Impoverished now to
stand the increase, and held substantially
that person could live on less money now
than he coald a few years ago.
Messrs. Mccormick, Wiekham, and eau
sey advocated the measure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

Nor BLIND.-In answer to a recently
published statement that Mrs. Margaret ].
Preston, the poetess, had lost her eyesight,
that lady writes to friend in Alexandria,
Va: 81 am not blind, and through Gods
good providence hope to retain my vision
for all ordinary purposes, though 1 am for
hidden by my oculist, in Philadelphia, to
use my eyes at all for literary work"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
SOUTHWARK.
DAILY,

,Standar Time, Express. Express.
18th Meridian. No, 3. No, l,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

CATHOLIC UNIvERsITY.-On Monday,
the Pope of Rome approved the plan of the
new Catholic University which is to be
located in Washington city. The Institu-
ton will be forever under the sole jurisdic-
ton of the American hierarchy. Already
over half million dollars have been sub
scribed by comparatively few Catholics
in the United States, Including gift Of
$300,0 900 frem Miss Caldwell. The est.
mated cost of the university when com.
pleted is SIS, coo, 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.

,herwise injured.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-11
Shall We Celebrate.

The meeting at the court house last Thurs
day evening to consider the question of
Fourth of July celebration, WAS only mode
ately we'll attended. A finance committe
was appointed consisting of Messrs L. II, &
Thos. White, Lindeman and Trabing. !
committee Of three was appointed, of which
j, L. Piergue was chairman, to consult will
the various civil and military organization
with reference to their taking part in tn
celebration. 1t looks as though there wa
sufficient interest in Ottawa to get up rous
ing celebration. The military boys can prob
ably be persuaded to stay at home instead o.
going to Morris, and the Sons of Veterans
will, we are told, assist IN the parade. Two
Of the fire companies are engaged to 60 away
-one to Morris and the other to Peru, bu
the aperture will not 60, there is music te
be had elsewhere, and why cant we have .
celebration without going to Merris in q
body? The meeting Wednesday evening
should be we'll attended. Let's raise little
thunder somehow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-11
Euntce (iOOdricn.

The performances by the Eunice Goodrich
company this week at the Opera House have
been good. One or two of the hottest nights
the house was rather light, but the attend.
ence has been, on an average, very good in q.
deed. The plays attempted by the company
form quite wide range, and some are poor
plays. THE Straw Man. Wednesday even.
ing, was in itself poor play. Anyone des
iring that sort Of entertainment could 20 out
in the back yard and shoot off q revolver
himself Thursday evening the play was
excellent, and although Miss Goodrich may
not be able to rival Maggie Mitchell as Pearlkor
Savoy, still she took the part excellently.
The iroup is a good one. Eunice Goodrich
is good actress and is constantly gaining in
popularity. The play this afternoon is
" Meg and this evening Wanted, Hus-
band" II you have not seen this troup
you had better do so. 1t is worth your
while
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-11

On Tuesday Judge Stipp quashed the in
dictments found against Milligan, Raymond
and Bartels for Withholding money that
came into their hands, on the ground that
the indictments were bad on their face in
not stating to whom the money did belong!
1t is remarkable that such an error should
have been made and no one certainly will
find fault with the Court quashing these and
thus avoiding a useless trial. As the grand
jury is now in session, a correction may be
expected. In the cases against Raymond
and Bartels, indictments for embezzlement,
the motion to quash was overruled. and a
rule on the prosecutor was entered requiring
him to file bill of particulars; after which
a trial on the merits will take place at this
June) term Of court, As to the indictment
Tor part Of iD against Bartels for classifying
records, the motion to qussh was also over
ruled; defendant arraigned, and pleaded not
guilty.